Auto-Switch Off on Xiaomi: Where to Find and How to Set Up on Smartphone, TV and Other Gadgets

Why Auto-Switching is Important for Xiaomi Devices

The automatic shutdown feature on Xiaomi devices is not just a handy tool, but a real saving of battery power, screen protection and even security. Imagine falling asleep under video on Xiaomi TV and the TV keeps running all night, or forgetting to turn off your smartphone before going to bed, leaving it on charge. Autoshutting solves these problems automatically, but not all users know where to look for this setting in the mazes of the MIUI menu or Android TV.

In this article, we’ll look at how to turn on a shutdown timer across Xiaomi devices, from smartphones to smart TVs to even laptops, not only where the feature is located, but also how to flexibly adjust it to your needs, from delayed shutdowns to regular schedules, and which models support this option and which require workarounds.

Spoiler: Some Xiaomi devices have auto-shutdowns so deep that they are easier to find through Xiao AI than manually, but we’ll show you every possible path, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users.

Auto-Switch Off on Xiaomi Smartphones (MIUI 12–14)

On smartphones running MIUI, auto-shutdown is implemented differently depending on the firmware version, which has become more accessible in recent updates (MIUI 14 and later), but older versions have to search for it through additional menus.

The main path for most models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, etc.):

1. Open the settings → Additional settings.
2. Select the on/off schedule.
3. Activate the Automatic Shutdown Switch.
4. Set the time and days of the week (daily, weekdays, etc.).

If this is not the case, check the alternatives:

• 🔍 Through "Sleep Mode": Settings → Screen. → Sleep regimen → Auto-off (available on the MIUI 13 for certain regions).
• ⚙️ Through Battery and Performance: Settings → Battery → Battery settings → Auto-turn off (rarely, but occurs on the POCO M5).
• 🤖 Through voice assistant: tell Xiao AI —"Turn off the auto in 1 hour".

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On some Xiaomi smartphones (like the Redmi 10C), the auto-shut function only appears after you connect to the charger. Try turning the phone on and repeat the search.

Importantly, if you don’t find this option, it may be blocked by the manufacturer for your region, in which case it will help to install alternative firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU) or use third-party applications like Automate or MacroDroid.

Auto-Switch Off on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)

On Xiaomi smart TVs (Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X, etc.), the auto-off function is implemented easier than on smartphones, but its location depends on the version of Android TV.

1. Press the Settings button on the remote (cog).
2. Go to System Settings → Timer.
3. Select Auto Shutdown and set the time (30 minutes to 4 hours).

On the new models (Xiaomi TV Q2 2023 and later), the path may be different:

• 📺 Settings → Smart functions → Sleep timer.
• ⏰ Quick settings (swipe down from the main screen) → timer icon.
• 🎤 Google, turn off the TV in 1 hour".

On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below Android TV 10 (such as Mi TV 4A 2018), auto-switching may not be on the menu, in which case a workaround through the TV Timer app from Google Play or a manual software update will help.

Auto-Switch Off on Xiaomi Notebooks (Mi Notebook, RedmiBook)

Xiaomi laptops (Mi Notebook Pro X, RedmiBook 15, etc.) run Windows 10/11, so setting auto-off is standard for all PCs here. However, there are nuances associated with proprietary Mi Blaze Unlock software and energy-saving modes.

Ways to set up auto-turnoff:

1. Through Windows Task Planner: 1. Press Win + R → enter taskschd.msc → Enter. 2. Create a task: "Action" → "Start Program" → specify the path to shutdown.exe with the argument /s /t 0. 3. Set up the trigger by time.
2. Through the command line: shutdown /s /t 3600 (where 3600 is the time in seconds before shutdown).
3. Through proprietary software: in Mi Blaze Unlock (if installed) there is a tab Energy Saving with the option of delayed shutdown.

On Xiaomi laptops with Linux (for example, on Mi Notebook Air with Ubuntu distribution) use the command:

sudo shutdown -h +60

(where +60 is turned off after 60 minutes).

Auto-turn off on smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

On wearable devices Xiaomi (Mi Band 7, Xiaomi Watch S3, Redmi Watch 3) auto-switch function is implemented differently — it is associated with sleep mode or saving charge. There is no full timer shutdown of the device, but there are analogues:

• 🌙 Automatically switch to sleep mode: in the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for Watch) S3) Go to the Device Profile → Settings: Turn on schedule sleep mode and set the time.

Turning off the screen to save charge

1. In bracelet settings: Screen → Shutdown time (for example, after 5 seconds of inactivity).
2. ⚡ Deep Shutdown at Low Charge: Activated automatically at 5% battery (configured in Mi Fitness).

Table: Support for auto-shutdown on popular Xiaomi devices

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If your model doesn’t support auto-turning off, check for software updates, such as the Redmi Note 11 only got this feature after upgrading to MIUI 13.0.5.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even if you set the auto-shutdown correctly, you can have a failure, and here are the problems and ways to solve them:

• ❌ Timer resets after reboot: Reason: on Xiaomi with MIUI Some system settings are reset when you update security. Solution: Use Tasker to create a permanent task.
• ⏳ Device doesn't turn off at specified time: Reason: conflict with apps like Netflix or YouTube that block sleep mode. Solution: add these apps to exceptions (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Optimizing the battery).
• 🔄 Auto Shutdown Works Once in a Time: Reason: Energy-Saving Settings MIUI limit background activity. Solution: disable optimization for system processes (Settings) → Battery → Battery settings → Optimization).